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Judge presses Trump administration on birthright citizenship order, questions potential deportation of U.S.-born babies
On Monday, a federal judge pressed the Trump administration to clarify whether it plans to begin enforcing its controversial executive order on birthright citizenship before the Supreme Court’s 30-day suspension expires, and whether that enforcement could include the deportation of U.S.-born babies. During a hearing in Maryland, U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman questioned Justice Department…
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Congo and Rwanda sign U.S.-brokered peace deal amid fears over minerals and rebel resistance
After decades of brutal conflict in eastern Congo, a new peace accord signed between the Democratic...
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Jasmine Crockett unleashes fierce critique of Trump over Iran strikes, unexpectedly applauds GOP colleague
Texas Democrat Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched a fiery social media takedown of President Donald...
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Obama warns the U.S. is ‘dangerously close’ to sliding into autocracy
Former President Barack Obama has issued a stark warning that American democracy is nearing...
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U.S. issues travel vetting ultimatum to 36 countries; several African countries face possible ban
A growing number of African countries are once again at the center of a sweeping Trump administration immigration directive. The U.S. government has warned 36 countries, several of them African, that unless...
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Massive ‘No Kings’ protests held across U.S. as Americans reject Trump’s leadership style
In an extensive show of dissent, Americans from coast to coast flooded streets, plazas, and parks on Saturday to protest President Donald Trump’s leadership, denouncing what organizers call a drift...
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Africa: Top military leaders gather in Morocco to strengthen security and cooperation
Senior military officers from nearly 30 African nations, the United States, and NATO are currently meeting in Rabat, Morocco, for the 7th Africa Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference (ASELC). The high-level...
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Targeted countries slam Trump’s renewed travel ban, cite injustice, dignity, and broken promises
Fierce backlash is mounting across Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America after U.S. President Donald Trump reimposed a sweeping travel ban on 12 countries, rekindling one of the most divisive policies...
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Several African countries hit by Trump’s latest U.S. travel ban and entry restrictions – See the full list
A new U.S. travel ban issued by President Donald Trump will bar citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, many of them in Africa, while imposing strict limitations on travelers from seven...
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Second group of white South African refugees arrives in U.S. under Trump-backed resettlement plan
A new group of white South African refugees has touched down in the United States, as part of a fast-tracked and controversial immigration initiative championed by the Trump administration. According to...
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U.S. risks $12.5B tourism loss as Trump administration’s travel policies haunt global visitor spending
A sharp downturn in international tourism is on course to drain $12.5 billion from the U.S. economy this year, and experts are pointing to policy missteps and inaction rooted in the Donald Trump administration...
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U.S. puts hold on foreign student visa interviews to broaden social media checks
The U.S. State Department has temporarily suspended new visa interview appointments for foreign students and exchange visitors, pausing further scheduling as it prepares to implement expanded social media...